It has a nice red Virginia taste with a light spice note that is very enjoyable. There are some dried fruit notes, which is the only complexity it has besides the "vinegar" smell, which isn't in the actual smoke. It doesn't matter. As a mixer or as a straight smoke, this is very pleasing way to enjoy your smoking day. I couldn't smoke it all day long, but once or twice a day (depending on how many bowls you smoke) won't be the worst idea you'll have that day. Burns well and cool, though it leaves a little moisture at the finish, and when it takes its glasses off in a phone booth, it becomes McClellands' 5100 Red Cake.

My First Light has been in a Mason jar for nearly a decade and it has gone from red to dark brown. The Virginia taste is not at all grassy, but more of the naturally sweet notes you get from a quality Red. The aging has certainly provided its pleasures as the ripeness of the high sugar content leaf has left its mark. A truly wonderful smoke. Not a lot of depth or strength, but a soft caress of quality sweet Virginia.

Also noticed this blend wasn't reviewed as of yet. For those who may not know, this is actually McClelland #5100, another bulk blend readily available at many shoppes by another name. See the numerous reviews for #5100.

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